Not to be left out, the N97 mini gets updated too

Published by Steve Litchfield at 19:33 UTC, February 1st 2010

Not to be left out, the Nokia N97 mini also got a firmware update today, with very similar content to its bigger brother. Version 11.0.045 is only (so far) available via NSU as a 160MB download. Comments welcome if you can add to the changelog/overview below

(Hat-tip to CJ for persevering with that update button long after I'd given up).

Note that there's full User Data Preservation (though a backup is still recommended for your data) and, because the N97 mini isn't 'challenged' for space on disk C:, you won't need to jump through hoops to hard reset first and rebuild, just to conserve free space....

What's new for v11.0.045

The software contains many fixes and improvements over v10 firmware including:

•  More free RAM after booting (around 6MB more)
   
•  Improved call reliability 
  
  
•  Browser improvements
    
•  Music player improvements
   
•  Improved image and video stability 

Notes 

• After removing the Facebook and AccuWeather homescreen widgets, the N97 mini now boots up with around 55MB of RAM free
   
• Curiously, Ovi Maps 3.3 (free) isn't in the firmware, though of course, it's an easy add-on from 'Software update' on the device, from maps.nokia.com or from the Ovi Store.

Steve Litchfield, AAS

News Discussion

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Originally Posted by malerocks NSU on my PC is not going beyond the "Identifying connected device" screen. I have been trying since the last 1 hour. Restarted my phone, removed battery, restarted PC, nothing works. Arghhhhh!! Any suggestions anyone? Could this be because I am using PC suite and not OVI Suite???

I updated using PC Suite (with a little help from NSS) and it went smooth.

Uninstall PC Suite, then install it, and then try again.

You must have this update...it makes the phone run smooth like butter -

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Originally Posted by newtype I updated using PC Suite (with a little help from NSS) and it went smooth. Uninstall PC Suite, then install it, and then try again.

What help did you get from NSS? Was it just what you have written? I really want this update and it is now frustrating me that I am not able to get it... :(

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Originally Posted by malerocks The browser now asks me to specify the destination everytime i want to surf. It didnt do that earlier.. Anyone else facing this or maybe only me???

You can change it in the settings.

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Originally Posted by malerocks The browser now asks me to specify the destination everytime i want to surf. It didnt do that earlier.. Anyone else facing this or maybe only me???

It doesn't ask me.Try setting default access point to one you want

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Originally Posted by swaroopsundar 1. noticed C drive space decreased. 2. phone is kinda slower now. kinetic scrolling is not smooth on the Apps screen. never had this issue on the v10.

I lost about 4 MB of disk space myself after the update. Even after hard re-set and everything. So I guess must be standard in this update.
Kinetic scrolling seems fine. Didnt face any lag or the sorts anywhere.

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Originally Posted by sasok Same problem for me with product code 0591466. Any idea to help us?

Ok, just updated my UK Vodafone Cherry Black N97 mini. Product code was originally 0591336, changed this to 0591466 & had the same problem a few others have had i.e. no update available. Changed my code again to the Euro 1 code (0580188) and the update was available & has worked. Hope that helps someone!
Incidently, I've changed my code back to the original Vodafone - is their any advantage of using 0591466 and if so, what?

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Originally Posted by chickenhead Ok, just updated my UK Vodafone Cherry Black N97 mini. Product code was originally 0591336, changed this to 0591466 & had the same problem a few others have had i.e. no update available. Changed my code again to the Euro 1 code (0580188) and the update was available & has worked. Hope that helps someone! Incidently, I've changed my code back to the original Vodafone - is their any advantage of using 0591466 and if so, what?

A word of warning. I was tempted to do the same, but am holding off. My understanding is that all product code changes are logged on Nokia's servers against your phone's service history. Service centres are getting keener on checking this before authorising warranty repairs, because times are hard and they don't get paid by Nokia for unauthorised work. If they can find a reason for not repairing your phone, they will, and like the water damage sticker, the software update history is now a standard part of those pre-work checks. So if you reflash your phone with a different product code, your 2 year warranty is instantly rendered invalid even if you've changed the code back. If your phone goes in for repair the service centre are likely to return it un-fixed because the "software has been modified" - and even charge you a postage and admin fee for the privilege. They can do this even if the actual fault is hardware related.

Not a problem of course if you're not bothered about breaking the phone, but these phones aren't cheap, and hardware does fail. One reason I stump up the cash for Nokias over other smartphone brands is the reassurance of that "no quibble" 2 year cover from local service points, so to me it's worth waiting a few weeks to keep that intact.

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